POC has released two new helmets; the Omne Lite, a new lightweight, performance driven helmet, and the Omne Ultra, a helmet designed for adventure and exploration beyond paved roads.
According to the Swedish accessories specialist… ‘Both helmets have a wealth of innovation, and line up seamlessly alongside renowned classics in the current Omne family: the Omne Air; Omne Resistance; POCito Omne; and the Omne Eternal.’
Both add to the Omne helmet platform, which was developed for enhanced safety and versatility.
Oscar Huss, Chief Product Officer at POC, said “We set out to inspire and protect all cyclists with the Omne family which have been designed to be complete multi-discipline helmets, with advanced performance and the optimal blend of function and form.
“And we are proud to release two brand-new versions, Omne Lite and Omne Ultra, which bring new perspectives and options to the ever-growing Omne family.”
Omne Lite
Based on the Omne Air platform, the Omne Lite helmet is lighter with more ventilation. This is achieved by optimizing the area covered by the PC shell area to save weight, and the addition of ventilation exhausts to the rear in order to improve airflow through the helmet, supporting enhanced comfort, particularly in hotter conditions.
- Lightweight adjustable fit system
- Enhanced ventilation channels
- Lightweight EPS liner gives optimized protection
- Minimal PC shell provides structural strength while keeping weight low
- Extra exhaust vents at the rear of the helmet improve ventilation and airflow
- Lightweight 360° adjustment system gives a secure fit around the whole head
- Comes in a wide fit version
- Price: €190 / £170 GBP / US$190
- Colours: Epidote Green Matt, Fluorescent Pink/Uranium Black, Hydrogen White, Purple Amethyst Matt, Uranium Black Matt, Uranium Black/Lead Blue Matt, Uranium Black/Prismane Red Matt
- Availability: Omne Lite is available online and instore from March 2023.
- Certification: EN, CPSC, AS/NZS
- Weight: S/50-56 cm – 220g, M/54-59 cm – 240g, L/56-61 cm – 260g
Omne Ultra
Created as an integral tool for the ride as well as enhanced protection, the Omne Ultra is also based on the Omne Air platform. The helmet features versatile attachment points, straps and velcro so riders could add a rain cover, an ID patch or even store small items before or after a ride.
- EPS Liner – a lightweight EPS liner gives optimized protection.
- PC Shell – enhances the structural integrity of the helmet.
- Adjustable 360° fit – adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure, comfortable fit.
- Slim profile – developed with a slim profile.
- Attachment points – a number of external attachment points to provide the possibility for individualization and improve off-bike functionality.
- Searchable – a RECCO® reflector helps rescue services easily and quickly locate you if something goes wrong.
- Mips Integra – seamlessly and almost invisibly integrates rotational impact protection into the helmet.
- Price: €200 EUR / £180 GBP / US$200
- Colours: Argentite Silver Matt, Epidote Green Matt, Himalayan Salt Matt, Uranium Black Matt
- Availability: Omne Ultra is exclusively available via official POC e-tail and retail partners from March 2023.
- Certification: EN, CPSC, AS/NZS
- Weight: S/50-56 cm – 320g, M/54-59 cm – 340g, L/56-61 cm – 390
